| By Han Tran | While competitors ramp up EV production, Toyota’s focus on hybrids has so far been a success as the company reports a strong revenue of $307B.
Asia China Japan Taiwan USA
May 23, 2024
Taiwan Inaugurates Lai Ching-te as New President
| By Eliana Pisons | Amid increasing tension with China and impacting broader Asia-Pacific geopolitics, Lai Ching-te was inaugurated as Taiwan’s next President.
Information Japan Sustainability Tourism
April 27, 2024
Tourism Boom in Japan: Balancing Prosperity with Preservation
| By Eliana Pisons | Japan’s tourism boom is bringing economic gains. But the record influx of foreign visitors is also creating cultural and community preservation challenges.
Asia China Japan Philippines USA
April 18, 2024
Economic and Security Ties Strengthened at Historic Trilateral Summit
| By Eliana Pisons | The leaders of Japan, the US, and the Philippines held a historic trilateral summit in Washington, DC, discussing strategies for promoting regional stability and prosperity.
Finance Japan
April 14, 2024
Uncharted Territory: BOJ’s New Strategy and the Yen’s Outlook
| By Eliana Pisons | Aiming to balance growth and stability, the Bank of Japan has allowed interest rates to rise for the first time since 1998 as the Yen’s value drops against the US dollar.
Asia Chips Japan Taiwan
March 7, 2024
TSMC Chip Factory Strengthens Japan – Taiwan Tech Partnership
| By Xuan Zhong | Taiwan semiconductor giant TSMC opened its first factory in Japan, creating a template for other countries looking to create international tech R&D and production partnerships.
Climate Culture Environment Global Warming Japan
February 15, 2024
Record-Breaking Heatwave: Japan’s Traditional Culture Faces New Threats
| By Eliana Pisons | The record-breaking heatwave caused by climate destruction is disrupting the intricate dance of the seasons that holds deep cultural significance in Japan.
Climate COP28 Japan Sustainability
December 13, 2023
Japan Charts a Sustainable Future with Ambitious Climate Transition Bonds
| By Eliana Pisons | Japan has demonstrated its commitment to climate finance with the ambitious intention to issue $11 billion in climate transition bonds, set to be released in February.
Asia China Japan Security Technology USA
December 6, 2023
Insights and Innovations at the US-Japan Technology Forum
Leaders, innovators, and emeritus professionals gathered to share insights and innovations at the US-Japan Technology Forum in Arlington, Virginia.
Japan JAXA NASA Space
November 8, 2023
Kyoto University Engineers Testing Satellite Made with Wood
| By Xuan Zhong | Scientists from Kyoto University in Japan are working with NASA and JAXA to test wood as a building material for disposable satellites.